Philips 50PF9956, 50PF9956-37B User Manual

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Enter below the Serial No., which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________

Know these

safety symbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates

uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention

to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION : Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying

excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing

electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Objects and Liquid Entr y - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. a) Warning:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Batter y Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - alignment as

marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline,

etc.)

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

Note to the CATV system installer: this reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40

of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (

NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(

NEC ART 250, PART H)

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Contents

R End of life directives

Philips is paying a lot of attention to producing environmentally-friendly in green focal areas.Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialized companies can dismantle the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimize the amount of materials to be disposed of. Please ensure you dispose of your old TV according to local regulations.

Help?

If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Before Calling Service’ do not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide guarantee booklet. Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips helpline. (800-531-0039)

Model: 42/50PF9956/37

Product No: ............................................

Care of the screen

See Tips, p. 26.

Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Buttons on the right side of the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Use of the remote control RC4306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

To use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Select the menu language 5 Store TV channels 6

Settings menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

General 6 Clock 8 Source 9

Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Picture menu 10 Active Control 11 Sound 12 Features menu 12 Channels menu 13

Connect Accessory Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recorder (vcr-dvd+rw) 16 Recorder and other A/V devices 16 Recorder and Cable Box with RDF output 17 Satellite Receiver / Cable Box with AV outputs 17 Recorder and Satellite Receiver / Cable Box with AV outputs 17 DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices 18 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector 19 Multi channel Surround receiver 19 Connect extra subwoofer 20 Side connections 20 To select connected devices 20

Audio- and video equipment buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Record with your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the remote control to work accessory devices . . 22

Before Calling Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket before all connections are made.

& Wall mounting instructions/Table stand

For the wall mounting instructions follow the illustrated steps printed on the separate template. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards. The weight of the TV (excl. packaging) is about 77 Lbs (42PF9956); 127 Lbs (50PF9956). How to mount the supplied stand, see the separate leaflet.

Note: other (not supplied) stands are optional accessories. Consult your dealer.

é Place or hang the TV wherever you want, but

make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots. Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a book case or a similar unit.

To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or in the vicinity. Avoid heat, direct sunlight and exposure to rain or water. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.

“ Insert the aerial plug firmly into the aerial

socket x at the bottom of the TV.

‘ To connect other accessory devices, see p. 16.

In order to obtain the best result, please use only the supplied aerial cables between the TV and recorder, and between recorder and aerial connector.

( Insert the power plug supplied into the mains

at the bottom of the TV and in the wall socket. Refer to the back of the TV set for the correct operation voltage. Consult your local dealer if your AC power supply is different.To prevent damaging the power (AC) cord which could cause a fire or electric shock, do not place the TV on the cord.

§ Remote control: Insert the 2 batteries

supplied (Type R6-1,5V).

The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Please check on how to dispose of exhausted batteries according to local regulations.

è Turn the TV on : Press the power button B

at the right side of the TV. A blue LED and the screen light on.

The blue LED blinks every time you press a button on the remote control. When you turn on your set for the first time, the menu language automatically appears on the screen. Alternately the explanation appears in different languages.

Should your remote be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the buttons on the right side of your TV.

Press:

• the

+ V - button to adjust the volume;

• the

+ P/CH - button to select the TV channels or

sources.

Press the

MENU button to summon the main menu

without the remote control. Use:

• the

+ V - button and the + P/CH - button to

select menu items in the directions as shown;

• the

MENU button to confirm your selection.

Note: When activated via the

MENU button on the right

side of the TV, only

Exit lets you remove the menu.

Navigate to

Exit and press the MENU button.

Settings

Demo

Install

Exit

Picture Sound Features

MENU P/CHV

Buttons on the right side of the TV

Preparation

CBLDVD/R TV VCR AUX

MUTE

PIP

VOL CH

123

456

789

Ò®‡π

†

INFO

POWER

TV CC

SCREEN

SURF

FORMAT

SURR

SELECT

CONTROL

ACTIVE

CLOCKSAP

AV+

DNM

POWER

Press to turn on/off the TV from or to standby mode.

The TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged.

DNM

Digital Natural Motion on/off

In the right part of the screen Digital natural motion is turned on. Keep the button pressed a bit longer to set the different modes for flicker reduction, motion compensation and resolution enhancement.

SURR Sound mode

Incredible surround

With stereo transmission, and when Incredible surround is selected, it seems as though the loudspeakers are spread further apart from one another.

Virtual Dolby Surround

Optimal with Dolby Surround signals. Enables you to experience the effect of Dolby Surround Pro Logic, reproducing a rear sound effect. See Sound menu, 3D Surround effect, p. 12.

Note:You can make the same selection in the Sound menu, Sound mode, p. 12.

HD Press this button to use the

remote control directly in the HD mode for HD devices (eg. Set Top box).

0/9 Digit buttons

To select a TV channel. For a two digit program number, enter the second digit before the dash disappears.To switch immediately to a selected one digit TV channel, keep the digit button pressed a bit longer.

AV+ Keep this button pressed and

then press repeatedly to select

AV1 ,

AV2 , AV3 (HDMI), SIDE or TV

channels when in TV mode,

according to where you connected the accessory devices (p. 20).

- To type the dot (.) for digital channels.

Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list.The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press

OK to remove immediately.

DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX

Press the Select button repeatedly to select one of the system modes in which the remote control can be used. If no action is being undertaken within 2 seconds, the remote control returns to TV mode. After an action in the selected system mode the remote control will remain in this mode for 60 seconds and will then return to TV mode.

INFO Display information

Press to display (when available) information about the selected TV channel and program.

Menu/Remote control info

When a menu is on screen, press the

INFO button to display info

on the selected menu item. While the menu info is displayed, press any button (except the

MENU or digit buttons) to

display remote control info.The normal function of the button is not executed.

®ºÒ‡π†

Audio and Video equipment buttons. See p. 21.

TV For direct selection of antenna

input e.g. to easily swap between the HD input and your TV channels.

CC Closed Caption

On/Off/On during mute

OK Press this button to activate

your choice or to confirm when in the menus.

PIP no function

VOL Volume

Press + or - to adjust the volume.

MUTE Interrupt the sound or

restore it.

Use of the remote control RC4306

CBLDVD/R TV VCR AUX

MUTE

PIP

VOL CH

123

456

789

Ò®‡π

†

INFO

POWER

TV CC

SCREEN

SURF

FORMAT

SURR

SELECT

CONTROL

ACTIVE

CLOCKSAP

AV+

DNM

SURF

With this feature you can easily switch between different TV channels/sources that currently interest you. In the menu system, you can set surf to two- or nine-channel. (See Settings, General, Surf, p. 6.) Press this button to select the previously viewed TV channel or source in case of a Two channel surf, or to select the surf ring in case of a Nine channel surf. In case of a Nine channel surf, a list appears at the right side of the screen. On top, the most recently channel is displayed. The puck is on the channel number or source currently viewed. Press the

SURF button to turn to the next channel or source in the list

or press cursor up/down to immediately select the desired TV channel or source of the list. To add a new channel or source to the 9 channels list: tune to the channel or source you wish to add. Press the

SURF button. Press the cursor right to add.

If there are already nine channels/sources in the list, the one at the bottom of the list will be removed. To remove a channel or source: select the channel number you want to remove. Press the

SURF button. Press the cursor right to remove.

Press the

OK button or wait for the time out to dismiss the Surf display.

SCREEN FORMAT

Press this button to summon a list of available display formats for showing video images in the traditional 4:3 proportions. Press this button repeatedly or press the cursor up/down to select another picture format:Automatic, Super zoom, 4:3, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitle or Wide screen.

Automatic makes the picture fill the screen as much as possible. Super zoom removes the black bars on the sides of 4:3 programs with minimal distortion. When in Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9 or Super zoom picture format, you can make subtitles visible with the cursor up/down.

Note: in HDMI mode press the SCREEN FORMAT button to switch between a 4:3, 16:9 or a Wide screen picture format.

MENU Main menu on/off. See p. 5.

CH Channel selection

To browse through the TV channels or sources stored.

SAP When you tune a channels where SAP (Second Audio Program) is

available, you can toggle between Main and sap. If not available only Main can be selected.

ACTIVE CONTROL See p. 11.

CLOCK Time display

Automatic Super zoom 4:3 Movie expand 14:9

Movie expand 16:9 16:9 subtitle Wide screen

& Press the MENU button on the remote control. é Use the cursor down to select Install. “ Use the cursor right to select Language.

Follow the instructions on screen.

‘ Use the cursor up/down to select your preferred language

and press the

OK button to confirm your selection.

( Proceed with the Install menu.

The installation menu contains the following items:

Language

English

Français

Español

Install

Language Autoprogram

& Press the MENU button on the remote control to summon

the main menu.At any moment you can exit the menu by pressing the

MENU button again.

é Use the cursor in the up/down direction to select the TV,

Settings, Demo or Install menu. Use the cursor left/right

to select

Picture, Sound, Features or Channels.

Note: Sometimes not all the menu items are visible on the screen (indicated by a cluster of blue balls). Use the cursor down or right to reveal all items.

“ Use the cursor in the left/right direction to select the menu

item.

‘ Use the cursor up/down again to select the control you

want to select or to adjust.

Note: Items temporary not available or not relevant are displayed in a light grey colour and cannot be selected.

CBLDVD/R TV VCR AUX

MUTE

PIP

VOL CH

Ò®‡π

†

INFO

POWER

TV CC

SCREEN

SURF

FORMAT

SURR

SELECT

DNM

cursor to select adjustments

INFO button

OK button to

activate

return or switch main menu on/off

Press the

INFO

button to get information about the selected menu item.

Settings

Demo

Install

Picture Sound Features Channels

Select the menu language

Installation

To use the menus

General Clock Source

Settings

Demo

Install

The General menu allows you to change settings that will typically be accessed only occasionally. The

Clock menu allows you to use your TV as a clock.

For the correct working of On timer and lock after features, helps you select the correct option. The

Source menu allows you to select a source.

General

Menu background

Surf

Reset AV settings

Caption Service

OSD

Set/Change pin

Subwoofer

Settings

& Select Autoprogram in the Install menu. é Press the cursor down to select Install mode. “ Press the cursor right.

Note: It is recommended to keep the predefined

Automatic way of autoprogramming. In case of

difficulties in autoprogramming with the automatic method, choose for Antenna or Cable whether antenna or cable signals are present.

When

Automatic is selected, the TV will

automatically detect whether or not cable signal input is present. When

Antenna is selected, the TV will detect

antenna signals and will search for all antenna TV channels available in your local area. When

Cable is selected, the TV will detect

cable signals and will search for all cable TV channels available in your local area.

‘ Press the cursor down to select Install.

Note: All channels must be unlocked in order to autoprogram. If requested, enter your PIN code to unlock all channels. (See Channels in the TV menu, p. 12.)

( Press the cursor right.

§ The message Searching appears and the

progress of autoprogramming is displayed. When Autoprogramming is complete, the puck navigates to Stop.A message appears confirming the completion together with the total number of channels found.

Note: when you navigate to Stop before autoprogramming is complete, you are given the option to continue.

Available channels:

- with cable: max. from 1 to 125

- off air: max. from 2 to 69

Note: In case a particular channel is too weak for the autoprogramming to identify, after installation is complete, you should tune to that channel by using the digit buttons on the remote control. If the channel is not acquired, a message will appear that the channel is not available.

Autoprogram

Install mode

Install

Start

Antenna Automatic Cable

Menu background

& Select Menu Background with the cursor down and press the

cursor right.

é Select On or Off to turn the menu background on or off.

Surf

& Select Surf. é With the cursor left/right, select

•

2 channels if you want the SURF button to toggle between the

current and the previously selected channel,

•

9 channels if you want the SURF button to summon a list of

up to 9 channels which can be selected.

To add/remove a channel or source to the 9 channels list:

Tune to the channel or source you wish to add or remove. Press the

SURF button and press the cursor right to add or

remove.

Note: If there are already 9 channels/sources in the list, the one at the bottom of the list will be removed.

General

Settings menu

Store TV channels

Reset AV settings

This function allows you to reset most of the picture and sound settings to their predefined factory states.

& Select

Reset AV settings with the cursor

down.

é Press OK to erase settings and reset them to

their default values.

Caption Service

Closed Captioning allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on-screen ‘text boxes’ to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Captions will appear on the screen during captioned broadcasts.

Note:The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption information included. Refer to your area’s TV program listings for the TV channels and times of Closed Caption shows. The captioned programs are usually noted in the TV listings with service marks such as ‘CC’.

& Select Caption service with the cursor down. é Press the cursor right. “ Select the desired Caption Service:

• CC 1, 2, 3 or 4

Dialogue (and descriptions) for the action on the captioned TV program shows on screen. Usually CC 1 is the most used. CC 2 may be used for alternate languages if they are being transmitted.

• T 1, 2, 3 or 4

Often used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin board information for Closed Caption programs, news, weather informations or stock market reports.

Not all Caption Services are necessarily being used by a TV channel during the transmission of a Closed Caption program.

‘ See Closed Captions in the TV, Features menu,

see p. 12, to turn the

Caption service On or

Off.

Note:This television provides display of television closed captioning conforming with the EIA-608 standard and in accordance with Sections 15.119 of the FCC rules.

OSD (On Screen Display)

& Select OSD with the cursor down. é Press the cursor right to select Normal or

Minimum. Normal to activate the continuous display of

the channel number and extended display of TV channel and channel information on screen. Minimum to activate the display of reduced channel information. See Use of the Remote Control, p. 3, Display information.

Note: When Closed Captions is switched on, see Features, p. 12, continuous display of the channel number is not possible

Set/Change PIN

& Select Set or Change PIN with the cursor

down.

é If no PIN-code exists yet, the menu item is set

Set PIN. Follow the instructions on screen.

If a PIN-code has previously been entered, the menu item is set to

Change PIN. Follow the

instructions on screen. All number combinations from 0000 to 9999 are valid numbers.

“ The General menu reappears with a message

confirming that the PIN has been created.

Important:You have forgotten your PIN !

& Select Change PIN in the General menu and

press

OK.

é Press the cursor right to enter the overriding

PIN-code 0-7-1-1.

“ Press the cursor again and enter a new

personal 4-digit PIN code.The previous code is erased and the new PIN-code is stored.

Subwoofer

Select

Ye s if you installed an external

subwoofer. See Connect Peripheral Equipment, Connect extra subwoofer, p. 20.

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